Platte Co., NE - 1931 BMD
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PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
RECORDED IN PLATTE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS
--1931--
NOTE: Several entries are partial clippings with incomplete information. I will attempt to find the entire obituary and update when possible.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 5, 1931
BISSON--EVAN R, BISSON, 95, VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR, PASSES AWAY - Death occurs at Soldiers Home at Milford where he spent last 4 months - WAS PIONEER FARMER OF BISMARK TOWNSHIP
Evan R. Bisson 95, veteran of the civil war, pioneer farmer of Platte county, and for many years a well known resident of Columbus, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the home for old soldiers and sailors at Milford, Neb.,, where he had been receiving treatment the last four months. During the last month he was bedfast and practically helpless.
Death was due to complications incident to his extreme age. Though he was wounded during the civil war, he lived to attain the age of 95 years, 6 month and 27 days. His health had been failing steadily during the last two years.
The body was brought to Columbus Saturday evening and will lie in state at the Gass funeral home until the hour of the funeral, which will be held at the Gass chapel at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. F. A. Carmody, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate, and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery with military honors. An Amercan Legion squad under command of H.H. Hahn will fire a military salute as the body is laid to se-pulture (sic) and two Legion buglers, J.L. Jiranek and Charles Sayers will sound taps.
Mr. Bisson was born Jun 7, 1835, in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania and spent his early life with his parents on the farm on which he was born. When a young man, he learned the carpenter trade and went to New Orleans where he followed that occupation for two years, going from there to Stillwater, Minn., where he resided until September, 1861.
Enlists in Union Army
On Sept 26, 1861 he enlisted in Company D., Forty-fifth Illinois volunteer infantry with which he served for three years, and then reenlisted in Company A, sixth regiment of Hancock’s Veteran Corps. He participated in some of the most hotly contested engagements of the war, including the battles of fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, the siege of Vicksburg, Baker’s Creek and the siege of Atlanta. He was slightly wounded at Vicksburg and contracted chronic inflammation of the liver. He was on detached duty in Washington, D.C., part of the time after that, and he was also in the grand review in Washington when the union troops marched through the streets at the close of the war.
After being mustered out of service, Mr. Bisson went to Iowa where he resided for eight years in Tama, Marshall and Hamilton counties.
Homesteads Here
In 1872 he came to Columbus and homesteaded 160 acres of land in Bismark township. With the same unlimited energy that had characterized his service as a soldier, he began the cultivation of his fields and conquered the hardships that were incident to the life of a pioneer farmer. Success crowned his efforts and after a long and active life on the farm, he retired in 1908 and moved to Columbus making his home with his daughter, Miss Emma Bisson, at 281_ Fourteenth street.
Mr. Bisson was for many years a member of Baker post of the Grand Army of the Republic and throughout the years he derived keen enjoyment form his visits with his comrades and their reminiscences of their many interesting experiences of the war. Politically, he was a staunch republican and while living in Bismark township he served for some time as justice of the peace.
Walking. His Hobby.
The active energy that was so characteristic of him was evidenced in his hobby – walking. Long after he had passed the age of 90 when most men would have been content with a much less strenuous form of exercise, he was a familiar figure on the streets of Columbus and along nearby highways as he took his daily walks of five or six miles every day, rain or shine, cold weather or warm.
On Sept. 27 1865, Mr. Bisson married Mrs. Emily Merritt, of Tama Ia., who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1908. To them were born four sons and three daughters, all of whome (sic) survive him – Sylvester S. of Garretson, S.D.; Levi N., Jesse H., Chalkley J. and Miss Emma Bisson, Mrs. Otto Schmidt, and Mrs. George Camp, all residing in or near Columbus. He leaves also a step-daughter, Mrs. Clara Newman, now residing at Gordon, Neb., and 24 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Bisson and son, Orlando, and Mrs. Newman arrived yesterday to attend the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 8, 1931
BERNSTEIN--Body of Nathan Bernstein, Suicide, Returned to York
Dallas, Tex., Jan. 8 (UP) – Body of Nathan Bernstein, 29, who killed himself with poison in jail here yesterday rather than face charges of writing bad checks, will be sent to York, Neb., home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bernstein, for burial. Bernstein’s bride of a month said that she probably would be unable to accompany the body because of lack of funds.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 9, 1931
KOZLOWSKI--Funeral of Peter Kozlowki - The funeral of Peter Kozlowski, 83, who died at St. Francis hospital in Grand Island at 3 a.m. Thursday, will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Bonaventure’s church here. Burial will be made in St. Stanislaus cemetery at Duncan. Peter Kozlowski was born in West Prussia, Sept. 11, 1847, where he received his schooling and was graduated from the Teachers’ college at Grudzions, West Prussia, and taught there for 17 years. In 1877 he was married to Miss Mary Klatt and in 1885 they came to this country, locating at Duncan, where they lived until 10 years ago, when they moved to Grand Island to live with their daughters, Mrs. F. L. Zybach and Mrs. A. E. Melkus. Mrs. Kozlowski preceded her husband in death two years ago. When Mr. Kozlowski first arrived in Duncan he established and taught in the first Parochial school there. After several years of teaching he retired from his profession and opened a general store. During his residence in Duncan he was very active in local politics, serving as township treasurer, township clerk, and was 12 years postmaster. He also was justice of peace for 25 years. Because of the impaired condition of his wife’s health they moved to Grand Island, and lived there until the time of death. Last summer Mr. Kozlowski underwent an operation for the amputation of his right leg, and since has apparently been in good health, until the time of the paralytic stroke he suffered Sunday. He is survived by six daughters, Sister M. Concordia, of Humphrey, Mrs. L. M. Borowiak, of Denver, Mrs. A. E. Melkus, of Grand Island, Mrs. W. H. Hartford, of Kearney, Mrs. F. L. Zybach, of Grand Island, and Mrs. William Gerhold, of Columbus, and one son, Joseph, of Sioux City. The body was brought to Columbus from Grand Island this afternoon, arriving on train No. 20, and was taken directly to the home of Mrs. Gerhold, where it will lie in state until the time of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 24 (?), 1931
BRIGHAM--Death of Ray P. Brigham--Ray P. Brigham, 76, for more than 40 years a well know resident of Columbus and vicinity passed away at 6 p.m. yesterday at Columbus hospital, where he had been bedfast the last two weeks. Death was due to kidney trouble and complication incident to advanced age. Born in McClain county, Illinois in 1854, he was orphaned by the death of both of his parents during his early childhood. He lived with relatives and friends in Illinois until 1882 when he came to Columbus. For many years he was employed at O.L. Baker’s ice house and livery barns. He was interested for some years also with the late Hiram Brindley in the operation of a small farm about a mile northwest of the city, and became sole owner of it after the death of Mr. Brindley. While living on the farm in Columbus township Mr. Brigham served for some years as road overseer in that district. Politically, he was a staunch republican, and fraternally he was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. About seven years ago, he procured a contract as mail messenger, to transport mail between the depots and the post office, and from that time until his final illness, he was a familiar figure on the streets of the city as he made his hourly trips, first with his horse and wagon, and in later years with his flivver, to and from the past [sic] office and depots. A year of so ago he sold most of his farm, but retained 15 acres. After taking the position in the mail service, he moved into town occupying rooms at 2423 1/2 11th St. A man of distinctive personality, rather brusque sometimes, but, withal, humble and very kindly of heart, he had many friends. He never married and so far as is known locally he had no near relatives. Forrest Merrill, of Kimball, who is now in California, and Mrs. Vina Bradford of Colfax, Ill., are distant relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Gass chapel at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The Knight of Pythias will have charge of the service. The body will lie in state at Gass funeral home Monday afternoon and evening.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 27, 1931
LUND--FUNERAL OF C.L. LUND TO BE HELD AT 2 P.M. FRIDAY
Was Prominent in Columbus Business Circles for 30 years
Funeral of the late C.L. Lund, president of the Columbus Planing Mill Co., and for many years a prominent business man of the city, whose death occurred at 1:25 p.m. yesterday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from the family residence 2915 Thirteenth street. Rev. Walter H. Riley, pastor of the Federated church, will conduct the services, and burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Lund's death resulted from heart trouble and complications from which he had suffered the last year. He was bedfast the last four months, two months of which time he was under medical treatment in St. Joseph's hospital and the balance of the time at home. He was brought home from Omaha about a month ago, and was taken to St. Mary's hospital when his condition became critical Sunday morning.
Born in Strovelstrop, Sweden, Aug. 16, 1867, Carl Larsen Lund, known to his friends here as Charles Lund, came to America in 1887, locating first in Sioux City, and then going to Leigh where for several years he followed his trade as a carpenter.
In 1899 he made a return visit to Sweden and there he met again his childhood playmate, Miss Hildeborg Person, who was living in New York city, but who happened, also, to be visiting in the old home town. After their return to America, they were married in Brooklyn May 21, 1900.
Locate in Columbus
Immediately after their marriage they came to Columbus where Mr. Lund, in partnership with C.C. Hardy, bought the planing mill from Adolph Frese. It occupied the same site where it is now located. The following year Mr. Lund bought Mr. Hardy's interest, and throughout the ensuing years he owned and operated it himself, developing it into one of the largest, best equipped and most successful industrial institutions of the kind in any of the interior cities in Nebraska.
After his health had begun to fail, preventing him from longer continuing in personal charge of the business, he incorporated it on July 1, 1930, taking into the company with him his daughter, Mrs. E.R. Blaser, and four of his sons, Robert, William C., Carl V., and John H. Lund, he himself, continuing as president until his death. He was also a stockholder in the Columbus Theatre Co.
Throughout his 30 years in Columbus, Mr. Lund resided at 2915 Thirteenth street where, after remodeling it some years ago he had one of the largest brick homes in the city.
Interested in Civic Affairs
A very able business man of highest integrity and at the same time modest and unassuming, Mr. Lund was held in the highest esteem by all his fellowmen. That he took a keen personal interest in the welfare of the community in which he lived was evidenced by the fact that he was very liberal in contributing to all worthwhile civic and charitable projects though he was always unostentatious in doing so.
He was for many years a member of the Chamber of Commerce and was active in the Columbus Rotary club. Until failing health prevented, he had a perfect attendance record at Rotary meetings and took most active interest in the Rotary miles and baby beef club projects.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 3, 1931
BENDA--Mrs. Caroline Benda Dies – Mrs. Caroline Benda 82, passed away yesterday at 11 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic home for aged people at West Point, where she has been making her home for the last six months. Mrs Benda has been in impaired health for the last two years suffering from kidney trouble and complications incident to advanced age. A few days ago she suffered a slight stroke which hastened her death. As Caroline Hekil she was born April 22, 1848 in Neustatt, Austria, where she was married to Leopold Benda on Sept. 12, 1870. In 1878 she came with her husband and family to America and settled in Polk county on a farm out of Shelby where they lived until 1920 when they moved into Shelby. She was preceded in death by her husband who died in December, 1927. Following that she resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Birkel, of David City for two and one-half years, and then entered the Catholic home at West Point. Besides Mrs. Birkel, of David City, she is survived by nine sons, Hubert, Herman, Leopold, Alfred and Ernest, of Shelby; Bert, Arthur and Otto, of Hemingford; and John, of Fremont, 27 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral services will be held in Shelby at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the United Brethren church, and burial will be made in the Shelby cemetery. The body was brought to the Gass funeral home last night, and will be removed tomorrow to the home of her son Hubert Benda, at Shelby.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 1931
BERENDS--Friedrich B. Berends Dies – Following an illness of the last two years, Friedrich B. Berends, 86, passed away at his home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 18, 1931
BURROWS--Funeral at Albion Thursday – The Funeral of Mrs. Simon Burrows who passed away at the family home in Albion yesterday morning after having been stricken was a stroke of apoplexy a week ago today, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, with brief services at the home, followed by services in the Congregational church there. Burial will be made in Rose Hill cemetery near Albion. Mrs. Burrows was a member of one of the pioneer families of Platte county. As Rebecca Thomazin, she was born in Wisbech, Lincolnshire, England, on Jan. 2, 1861. She came to America with her parents in 1866 and after spending six years in Illinois, the family came to Plate county, locating on a farm south of Lindsay. On Oct 9, 1881 in Burrows township, she was married to Simon Burrows, also a member of one of the pioneer families of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Burrows made their home for about 20 years on a farm in the Lindsay neighborhood. Retiring from active farm life then, they resided in Columbus two years and then in St. Edward four years before moving to Albion where they have since made their home. As a child, Mrs. Burrows received her early Christian training in the Church of England, and throughout her life she was a devout Christian, always finding comfort and guidance from her bible and pleasure in her family and friends. Five children were born to Mr, and Mrs. Burrows of whom two daughters preceded the mother in death. She is survived by her husband; three sons – Thomas of Kansas City; William of Albion; and Harry of Genoa – and six grandchildren. She also leaves four brothers – J. R. Thomazin of Columbus; Thomas and Watson, of Albion, and William of Lindsay – and one sister, Mrs. A. H. Backus, of Columbus. J.R. Thomazin and daughter, Miss Muriel Thomazin and Mrs. Backus went to Albion yesterday upon receipt of word of the death of Mrs. Burrows. Mrs. Backus remained there and Mr. Thomazin and daughter returned to Columbus last night. In company with Mr. Backus and a daughter, Miss Ramona Backus, they will go to Albion tomorrow to attend the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 28, 1931
LUND--PETER L. LUND, 65, TAKES OWN LIFE
Had Been in Failing Health Several Months; Funeral to be Held Monday
Peter L. Lund, 65, formerly a well-known Nebraska turfman, was found dead in the basement of the home of his brother, the late Carl L. Lund, where he has made his home for several years, about 8:15 a.m. today. Using a cord cut from a clothesline, he had hung himself during the night, probably some time between 11 p.m. and midnight.
Poor health, financial reverses and grief over the death of his brother two months ago, are believed to have prompted him to take his own life.
His body was found by a nephew, Carl Lund, when he failed to appear for breakfast at the usual hour this morning and a visit to his room showed that he had evidently not slept in his bed.
County Attorney Emil Luckey, in his capacity as coroner, was summoned and announced that no inquest would be held.
Mr. Lund had been in failing health since suffering a severe attack of the grip three months ago and had received treatment in a the [sic] hospital Thursday. Friday he seemed to be in good spirits and last night he sat up later than usual reading.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Gass chapel, Rev. Walter H Riley, pastor of the Federated church, will officiate and burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will be in state at the Gass Funeral home Sunday afternoon.
Peter L. Lund was born in Strovelstrop, Sweden, Oct 22, 1865. He came to the United States and to Nebraska at the age of 22. A lover of horses, he was in the racing business for many years, both in charge of racing stables and as a driver, headquartering most of that time near West Point. Later he was employed for a number of years on farms near Leigh. In 1915 he came to Columbus to enter the employ of his brother, Carl L. Lund, operator of the Columbus Planing mill. He followed that employment until failing health forced him to quit.
He was a member of the Elks lodge for several years prior to his death.
Mr. Lund never married. He is survived by three brothers, Gustave Lund, Alberta, Canada, and John and Frederick Lund, Strovelstrop, Sweden. He leaves also a sister-in-law, Mrs. C.L. Lund, and seven nephews and two nieces, Robert, William C., Carl V, John H., Theodore R., Albert O., and Ralph D. Lund, Mrs. E.R. Blaser and Miss Ruth Esther Lund, all of Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 31, 1931
LUESCHEN--Pioneer Woman Dies - Mrs. Margaratha Lueschen, 83, pioneer Platte county woman, widow of the late G.G. Lueschen, passed away at 6 a.m. today at the home of her son, Adolph Lueschen, two and a half miles south of Creston. Her death was due to an intestinal tumor and complications incident to her advanced age. Her health, which had not been of the best since she experienced a slight stroke of apoplexy about 15 years ago, had been failing steadily the last two years, but she was bedfast only the last two weeks. As Margaratha Kuhlmann, she was born in Saxony, Germany, Mar. 20, 1848. When she was three years old she came to America with her parents, the family locating in Iron Ridge, Wis. Her marriage to Mr. Lueschen was solemnized in Mayville, Wis., in 1866. They resided there until 1878 when they came to Nebraska. [remainder no copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 17, 1931
BORER--MRS. JOSEPH BORER DIES OF INJURIES RECEIVED IN CRASH - Lindsay Woman, hurt in Auto Accident, Passes Away at 12:15 a.m.
Mrs. Joseph Borer, 62, residing four miles northeast of Lindsay, passed Away in St. Mary’s hospital here at 12:15 a.m. today as a result of injuries she received when a car in which she was riding with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Otten, of Lindsay, and a truck driven by Paul Davidson, of Lincoln, a traveling mechanic for the state highway department, collided a mile south of Platte Center about 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Borer, who had suffered a fractured pelvis, a broken right arm, and other injuries, had been unable to rally from the severe shock.
Her body was taken to Lindsay early today. Funeral services will be held near Lindsay probably either Monday or Tuesday.
Condition of both Mr. and Mrs. Otten, who were also injured in the accident and are in the hospital here, showed improvement today though Mrs. Otten was conscious only part of the time. She suffered a fracture of the skull and also cuts and bruises. Mr. Otten suffered numerous cuts and bruises.
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Lindsay, Apr 17 (Special to the Telegram) –- Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed for the late Mrs. Joseph Borer, 62, whose death resulted at 12:15 a,m. today at St. Mary’s hospital in Columbus from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Tuesday evening. Plans have been made tentatively to have the funeral either Monday or Tuesday and the services will be held at St. Bernard Catholic church, Rev. Father Raymond officiating, with burial in St. Bernard cemetery.
Born in Muth, Holland, June 7, 1868, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ramaekers, sr., Mary Ramaekers came to America with her parents in the spring of 1879, coming to this vicinity where she has since resided. On Apr. 30, 1889, she was united in marriage to Joseph Borer. To this union 15 children were born. Mr. Borer and six daughters and eight sons survive here. (sic) They are: Sister Engelberta, of Columbus, O.; Mrs. Tom Stenger, of St. Bernard; Mrs. William Kirzeder and Mrs. Ben Otten, of Lindsay; Misses Angela and Lidwina, at home; Rev. Father Adrian, of Quincy, Ill.; Joseph Borer of St. Bernard; Anton, Phillip and Alphonse, of Lindsay; Louis of Madison; and Bernard and Leander, at home. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Borer of Forsythe, Mont., and one brother Hubert Ramaekers of Lindsay. All the children with the exception of Mrs. Otten, who is confined to St. Mary’s hospital with injuries received in the accident, are gathered at the family home.
The family have been prominent resident of this vicinity for 43 years and Mrs. Borer has been a faithful and active member of St. Bernard Catholic church, holding membership in the Third Order of St. Francis, the Christian Mothers society and St. Anne’s Sewing circle.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 18, 1931
KELSEY--Lester Kelsey Dies -- Following an illness of intestinal flu, with which he was stricken two weeks ago, Lester Kelsey, 43, passed away at St. Mary's hospital at 1 a.m. today. He was removed from his home, 1820 Twelfth street, to St. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon. Mr. Kelsey was born Aug. 2, 1907, in Wood River, where he attended school and grew to young manhood. He has been making his home here for the last four years, moving here to enter the employ of Swift and company, where he worked for one year. Following that period, he entered the employ of the Union Pacific, and worked with the section crew around here for two years. On Nov. 5, 1927, he was married to Miss Alene Miller, of this city, who survives him. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, LeRoy Ernst, age three, and William Lester, two; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelsey, of Creston; four brothers, Archie T. of Grand Island; Arthur L., of Richland; William and Clyde, of Creston, and his grandmother, Mrs. Clara C. Hill, of Riverside, Calif. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Gass chapel. Rev. F.A. Carmony, of the Methodist church, will officate and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 24, 1931
KELLER--KICKED BY HORSE, KILLED INSTANTLY - Frank J. Keller, 29, Found by Wife When He Fails to Return to House.
Humphrey, Apr. 24 (Special to The Telegram)--Frank J. Keller, 29, was killed by being kicked by a horse at his farm a mile and a half east of Humphrey Thursday afternoon. He was kicked in the chest near the heart and death is believed to have been instantaneous.
Keller had gone to the barn about 3 p.m. to trim the hoofs of his horses. When he did not return to the house by 6 p.m. Mrs. Keller went in search of him. She fainted at sight of him lying on the ground. She was unable to tell how long it was before she regained consciousness but when she did, she hurried to the telephone and notified neighbors, after which she fainted for the second time.
Emil Fuchs, a neighbor, was the first to reach the scene. He summoned a physician from Humphrey who after an examination announced that Keller had evidently been dead about an hour and a half, which indicated that he had been kicked shortly before Mrs. Keller went to search for him.
Frank Keller was born Dec. 6, 1901 on the farm where he was killed. He married Miss Rose Paprocki, of Tarnov, in Omaha Sept. 11, 1925. He is survived by his wife and their three daughters, Marine, 4, Rose Mary, 3, and Elaine, 4 weeks; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keller, Humphrey; one brother, John Keller, Petersburg, and seven sisters, Theresa Keller, Omaha; Agnes and Marian Keller, Council Bluffs; Mrs. Lee McCarval, Bonesteel, S.D.; Mrs. Lee Kelley, Petersburg, and Mrs. Jack Fuchs and Ruth Keller, Humphrey.
Funeral services will be held at St. Francis church in Humphrey at 9 a.m. Monday, with Rev. Fr. Benvenute officiating and burial in the parish cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 27, 1931
LUTHER--John F. Luther Dies - Following an illness of the last six years, during which he suffered from heart and kidney complications, John F. Luther, 71, passed away at 12:30 a.m. yesterday at the home of his son, Charles Luther, at 3203 Thirteenth street. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia and a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered on Mar. 24 and which rendered him bedfast until death came. He was born Apr. 3, 1860, at South Bend, Ind., where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of 17 years, he moved with his mother and family to Edholm, Neb., south of Schuyler, where they settled on a farm. In 1887 he was united in marriage in David City to Miss Adeline Napier, who died three years later. One daughter was born to them, now Mrs. Frank Kamenske, of Bellwood. On Nov. 6, 1898 he was married to Miss Allie DeLand, of near Silver Creek, who, together with their daughter, Mrs. M.S. O'Neal, and sons, Guy and Charles Luther, all of Columbus, survives him. Following his second marriage, he established his home on a farm in Polk county, south of Silver Creek, where he lived until 1913 when he moved with his family to Columbus. After coming here, he was employed part time by the city and county on road work until his health began to fail. Besides his widow, two daughters and two sons, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Cain Marlor, of Madison; one brother, William Luther, of Omaha; five grandsons and one granddaughter. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Gass chapel, Rev. F.A. Carmony, past of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state this evening and until the time of the funeral tomorrow at the Gass funeral home. Besides those previously mentioned, other relatives here to attend the funeral are Samuel Tilden, of Minatare, Neb., Mrs. A.B. Sayles, of Grand Island, and Mrs. Myrtle McPatry and son, William, of Omaha.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 6, 1931
KOPAC--WIFE OF JOSEPH KOPAC A SUICIDE
Omaha, May 6 (UP)--Poor health was given as reason for suicide of Mrs. Joseph Kopac, 39, whose body was found by the husband, automobile supply dealer, in their gas-filled home last night. Kopac said she had been despondent for some time.
Joseph Kopac is known in Columbus, having been a member of the firm of Kopac Brothers when the company had automobile agencies in Schuyler, Columbus, David City and Norfolk some 12 or 14 years ago, but he did not reside here.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 9, 1931
MEYER--The funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Meyer, 53, widow of the late P. H. L. Meyer, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the home, 2510 Sixteenth street. Rev. J. H. Guettler, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran church, will officiate. Mrs. Meyer passed away yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at her home following an illness of the last several months, during which time she was bedfast for the last week. Death was due to kidney complications. As Mary Westmeyer she was born in Waldeck,
Germany on Aug. 10, 1877. At the age of eight, she came with her mother and brothers and sisters to America and came direct to Creston where they made their home on a farm. On Febr. 12, 1892 she was united in marriage to Peter H. L. Meyer, of Creston. To this union was born 12 children, nine of whom survive her. Mr. And Mrs. Meyer spent the early years of their married life in Creston, and later resided on a farm they bought near Humphrey. About 10 years ago, they moved to another farm north of Columbus where they lived until about three years ago, when they moved to Columbus and established their home at 2510 Sixteenth
street. Mrs. Meyer was preceded in death by her husband who died June 21, 1929. She is survived by five sons, Elmer, Alvin, Raymond, Louis and Melvin, all of Columbus; four daughters, Mrs. Gene Ainsworth, of Columbus, Mrs. Fred Anthony, of Omaha, Mrs. Henry Brockman, of Monroe, and Miss Eugenia Meyer, of Platte Center, three brothers, Fred Westmeyer, of Platte Center, Henry Westmeyer, of Lexington, and William, of New Salem, N.D.; one sister, Mrs. Herman Bokelmann, of
Genoa, and 11 grandchildren. All the relatives with the exception of William Westmeyer, of New Salem, N.D., will be here for the funeral services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 12, 1931
LITMAN--Benjamin Litman Dies - Benjamin Litman, 55, of Franklin, passed away at 7:45 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Mr. Litman was brought here from his home in Franklin Saturday. For the past year and a half Mr. Litman has operated a clothing store there, and prior to that resided in Omaha where he owned another clothing store. He was born in Kiev, Russia in 1876, and at the age of 20 years was married to Mrs. Litman. Shortly after they came to this country and came direct to Omaha [remainder not copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 22, 1931
LABARRERE--Sister Dies - Mrs. Edna P. Labarrere, of Denver, formerly Miss Edna Perrin, of Lincoln, sister, of Mrs. George S. Reeder, passed away in the Oakes Home sanitarium at Denver yesterday as result of tuberculosis which she contracted while serving in Y.M.C.A. canteen work overseas during the world war. Living in Colorado during the after-war period, she had apparently recovered her health to a large extent but suffered a relapse last January at which time she entered the sanitarium. Word of her death came in a telephone message to Mr. Reeder yesterday afternoon from Mrs. Reeder who left here last Monday to be at her bedside. Mrs. Labarrere, who was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and was formerly national treasurer of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, was known to many Columbus people, having visited here on several occasions, the last time two years ago. Besides her sister, Mrs. Reeder, she leaves, her mother, Mrs. S.W. Perrin, of Lincoln, and two brothers, Dale Perrin, of Lincoln and Charles C. Perrin, of Philadelphia. Her husband, Dr. J. Louis Labarrere, who served in the French army during the world war and whom she was married in Denver in 1923, passed away three years ago. He, too, had contracted tuberculosis during his war service. Definite arrangements for her funeral have not yet been completed, pending arrival of her mother in Denver today, and her brother from Philadelphia who is to reach Denver tomorrow.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 1, 1931
BENNINGTON--Tourist Dies Here – Samuel Tilden Bennington, 34, of Denver passed away at 4:30 a.m. yesterday at St. Mary’s hospital where he had been receiving treatment since Thursday. Death was due to a hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr. Bennington had been suffering with tuberculosis since the world war, when he was severely gassed while serving in the United States Navy. He with Mrs. Bennington and their two son, Saint, age five years, and Robert, three, were returning to their home in Denver, from Rockport, Mo, where they attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Lolby, which was held there last week. En route to Denver, they encamped at the Williams tourist camp, Wednesday evening, and early Thursday Mr. Bennington suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs and was removed to St. Mary’s hospital. For the last seven years, after his marriage to Miss Pearl Lolby, of Rockport, Mo., Mr. Bennington has made his home in Denver. Her brothers and their family, Mr. and Mrs. Elden Lolby and family of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. William Lolby, of Rockport, Mo., were called here to his bedside after he was removed to the hospital. Besides his wife and two sons he is survived by one sister, Miss Bernice Bennington, of Rockport, Mo., and two brothers, Con Bennington of Rockport, and Mount Bennington, of Chappel, Neb. The body was taken overland to Rockport yesterday where the funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 P.m. from the Methodist church.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 2, 1931
KORGER--Konstantin K. Korger Dies -- Following an illness of a week's duration, Konstantin K. Korger, 74, passed away at his home eight miles south of Columbus at 8:30 a.m. today. Death was due to influenza. Konstantin Korger was born April 24, 1857, in Austria where he received his early schooling and grew to manhood, and on Feb. 23, 1888, in Austria he was united to marriage to Miss Anna Klein, who preceded him in death on May 18, 1918. During the time he lived in Austria he served in the Austrian army. In 1889 he and Mrs. Korger migrated to America to make their home and came to Polk county where they settled on a farm a few miles north of Shelby. To this union were born seven sons, Robert, George, Vincent, Rudolf and Gust, all of Shelby, John of New York, and Frank, of Columbus, and three daughters, Mrs. Frank Gabel, Mrs. John Strack and Mrs. Henry Beringer, all of Shelby, who with 20 grandchildren survive him. Politically Mr. Korger affiliated with the democratic party. He was an active member of the Catholic faith. The body will lie in state at the McKown funeral home until tomorrow afternoon when it will be removed to his home at Shelby. The funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday from St. Andrew's Catholic church near Shelby, and burial will be made in the parish cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 5, 1931
BEHLE--Infant Daughter Dies – Marlene May Behle, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Behle, who reside five miles north of this city, died last evening at 6:30 at Columbus hospital. The tot was born yesterday morning. The funeral was held today at 2 p.m. with Rev. A.H. [remainder not copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 17, 1931
BALLIET--DIES AS RESULT OF AUTOMOBILE CRASH - Internal Injuries Prove Fatal to Willie James Balliet, 17
Injuries received when the car in which he was riding with Ed Rosenberry, of Shelby, overturned at the intersection of the Lincoln and Meridian highways southwest of Columbus late last Sunday evening resulted in the death of Willie James Balliet, 18, about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Columbus hospital. He received internal injuries in the accident which resulted as Rosenberry swerved to avoid collision with another car ahead which suddenly slowed down at the junction of the two highways.
Willie James Balliet was born at Rising City Apr. 13, 1912. He came to Columbus about four years ago and attended the public schools here for two years., For the past two years he had been employed on farms near Rising City and Shelby and for the past five months, had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Augustine, of Rising City.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. James Balliet, and a brother, Jacob, of Columbus, and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Seberger, Shelby; Dorothy Balliet, Red Lodge, Mont. and Ella Mae and Maxine ___ Columbus.
Funeral arrangeme___ completed but ___ing City, besid___
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 30, 1931
LUDTKE--CRESTON FARMER IS FOUND DEAD IN BED
Heat Is Believed Contributory Cause in Death of Carl G. Ludtke
Creston, June 30 (Special to The Telegram) - Carl G. Ludtke, 54, prominent farmer for many years in the Creston neighborhood was found dead in bed at his home, a half mile west and a half mile north of Creston, when members of his family went to call him this morning.
Death was ascribed to a heart attack. He had apparently been in the best of health all his life until last week when he was overcome by the heat, which is believed to have been a contributory cause to [remainder not copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July? __, 1931
KNISELY--Burial Here - The funeral services for Mrs. Elsa Zack Knisely, 37, for a number of years a teacher in the Omaha public schools, who died yesterday at the home of her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Knisely, 5514 Jackson street, Omaha, following a three months' illness, will be held at 2 p.m tomorrow at the Gass chapel. Reader Thomas, of the Christian Science church in Omaha, will have charge of the services, and burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery. As Miss Elsa Zack, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zack, she was born Aug. 13, 1893 on a farm near Shelby, where she spent the early years of her life, and grew to womanhood. When her parents moved to Columbus in 1912, she came with them, and until about 10 years ago, when she moved to Omaha, she made her home here. In September, 1925, she was united in marriage to J.B. Knisely, of Omaha, who survives her. There are no children. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Theresia Hanitz, of Rockford, Ill., and Miss Cosima Zack, of this city, who is now touring Europe, and who will not be notified of her sister's death until her return; and four brothers, Raymond Zack, of Mason City, Io. [sic]; Edgar Zack, of Mason City, Ia.; Edgar [sic] of Chariton, Ia.; and Otmer Zack, of Eldora, Ia. The body will arrive here this evening from Omaha, and will lie in state this evening and tomorrow until the time of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 2, 1931
BRANT--Mrs. Henry Brandt Dies – Mrs. Henry Brandt, 50, a resident of Platte county all of her life, passed away at her home north of the city at 2 a.m. today. Mrs. Brandt had been in ill health for the last year and a half, and about a year ago underwent an operation for gall bladder trouble. For the last six weeks she had been receiving treatment in the Methodist hospital in Omaha, but when her condition became serious and it was known that she could not recover, she requested that she be brought to her home. As Miss Anna Osten, she was born in Sherman township on July 9, 1880, and grew to womanhood on the farm of her parents. On Dec. 15, 1904, she was united in marriage at Platte Center to Henry Brandt, who preceded her in death on June 21, 1919. Mrs. Brandt has always been a devout member of the Lutheran faith, and was active in church work in her community. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Anna Osten; two daughters, Mrs. Ben Hillbasch, of Humphrey, and Msr. [sic] Martin Berends, of Monroe, and one son, Harold Brandt, who made his home with his mother. The funeral services will be held at 1 a.m. [sic] tomorrow at the Gass chapel, with Rev. A. Holm, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church north of the city, officiating, and burial will be made in the St. Paul Lutheran cemetery in the Looking Glass community.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 6, 1931
BOOTH--BLIND VETERAN DIES ON TRAIN - Body of Heart Attack Victim Held Here for Word From Relatives
Irving Booth, 33, who died about midnight Sunday aboard Union Pacific train No. 26, en route from Los Angeles, Cal., to Boston, Mass. was removed from the train here and taken to the Gass Funeral home where the body is being held pending word from relatives.
Booth, blind and afflicted with heart disease, was traveling with a companion, Erroll Alkins, 30, whom he met but a few days prior to the time that they started on their journey.
Mr. Alkins who was serving as a guide to Mr. Booth, stated that the latter suffered a severe attack of heart trouble at Ogden, Utah, late Saturday night and that he had been attended by a physician there, at North Platte and at Grand Island, while aboard the train. His death occurred a short time after the train left the Clarks station.
Mr. Booth is a world war veteran and is said to have served during the entire period of the war.
The Gass Funeral home sent a message to the veterans’ bureau in Los Angeles in an effort to get in touch with relatives of Mr. Booth. Mr. Alkins continued on his journey to New York City today.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 8, 1931
BLACK--Creston Pioneer Dies – Z.F. Black, 82, pioneer resident of Creston, passed away at his in Creston at 10:30 last evening following an extended illness. Death was due to complications incident to his advanced age. He was born in Kentucky, and moved with his parents to Iowa at the age of 8 years. Following his marriage in 1889, he and his wife established their home on a farm south of Creston, where they resided until 14 year ago, when they moved to town. His wife and one son Harry survive him. The _____
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 14, 1931
BARTHOLOMEW--FORMER COLUMBUS YOUTH ASPHYXIATED - Hilliard Bartholomew, 22, Found Dead in Family Garage at Norfolk
The body of Hilliard Bartholomew, 22, resident of Columbus until about 10 years ago when he moved with his parents to Norfolk, was found in the garage in the rear of the family home at Norfolk Monday evening. Physicians declared carbon monoxide gas from the car caused his death. Doors of the garage were closed and the switch was turned on but the engine was not running.
Bartholomew was a nephew of Harry, Art and Lloyd Bartholomew of Columbus. These three men all went to Norfolk last night following receipt of news of the young man’s death.
That the young man’s death occurred sometime Sunday night is the belief of the relatives, Lloyd Bartholomew said that after his return from Norfolk today. Hilliard had evidently taken the car sometime Sunday night, without his father’s knowledge. When he did not return home his parents assumed he was spending the night with friends. Becoming uneasy when the youth failed to return Monday, the father decided to go in search for him and went to the garage to get the car for that purpose. A bent fender and bumper on the car indicated that the young man may have been in an accident. A preliminary examination by physicians had failed to disclose anny external signs of injuries which might have been received in a car accident.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Norfolk at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The body will then be brought to Columbus for burial. Services will be held in Columbus Cemetery at 4 p.m. with Rev. F.A. Carmony, pastor of the Methodist church, in charge.
Hilliard Barthlomew was born in Columbus in 1908. He attended the city schools here until the family moved to Norfolk. He was rduated from the high school there about five years ago and following that served a four-year enlistment in the United States navy. He was discharged from the navy about seven months ago and it is understood that he planed to reenlist soon.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Bartholomew, of Norfolk; a sister living in Omaha, who was recently married and whose name now is unknown in Columbus, and a step-brother and step-sister, Lester and Grace Mathay, in Norfolk.
Bartholomew’s father was employed by the gas company while living in Columbus and is in the same line of work in Norfolk.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 22, 1931
BOOTH--Funeral of Mr. Booth – Funeral services for Irvin Booth of Amesbury, Mass., who, afflicted with leakage of the heart, died on a train at Central City, while enroute from the Pacific coast to the east, on July 6, were held at 4 p.m. yesterday at the Gass Funeral home. His mother, Mrs. Ena Booth of Amesbury, who was in London at the time of her son’s death, wired the funeral home here upon her return and requested that burial be made here. The military funeral ______ Pacific train No. 26, en route from Los Angeles, Cal., to Boston, Mass., was removed from the train here [remainder not copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 29, 1931
BOSSERMAN--
FORMER WELL-KNOWN COLUMBUS WOMAN DIES AT HOME IN LINCOLN - Mrs. John Bosserman Succumbs to Lingering Illness, Funeral There at 2 p.m. Saturday
Mrs. John Bosserman, 54, formerly prominent Columbus matron, passed away at the family home at 610 South Seventeenth street Lincoln, at 5:20 a.m. today. Her death resulted from a lingering illness which had undermined her health during the last three years and which had rendered her bedfast, in critical condition, the last three weeks.
Funeral services will be held at the Castle, Roper and Mathews chapel in Lincoln at 2 p,m, Saturday, according to word received today by friends here, and burial will be made there. Rev. Walter H. Riley, pastor of the Federated church of Columbus, will conduct the services. Henry Hunter, Herman Kersenbrock, Henry Fritz and Karl Becker, all of Columbus and two Lincoln men, Mr. Held and Mr. Curry, will be the pallbearers.
Mrs. Bosserman, formerly Miss Zen Burt, spent her girlhood years at Grafton, Neb., her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Burt having been among the pioneers of that vicinity. There she and Mr. Bosserman, who had been childhood sweethearts, were married about 30 years ago. They resided in Lincoln for a short time and then came to Columbus where they lived for more than 25 years while Mr. Bosserman traveled in this territory for Grainger Brothers of Lincoln. About three years ago, Mr. Bosserman became interested with her brother, G.W. Burt of Lincoln in the organization of the Burt Fruit company and they moved to Lincoln to make their home two years ago.
Throughout the many years of their residence in Columbus, Mrs. Bosserman was priubebt in church, social and fraternal circles. A member of the Presbyterian denomination, she was active in the Federated church and served for a time as president of the ladies aid society of the church. She was an active member, also of the Eastern Star and was formerly an officer of Harmony chapter. Socially she was identified with the Mystery club, the Alpha Kensington club and Wayside Country club. A most devoted wife and mother and a loyal friend, endowed with a personality that radiated good cheer, ever ready to render kindly service to others, she was held in highest esteem by all who knew her., Beside her husband, she leaves one son, Burt Bosserman, of Fremont; two daughter (sic), Mrs. Roy Houdersheldt and Mrs. Roy Galley of Lincoln; her aged mother, Mrs. Margaret Burt, and two brothers G.,W., and Ike Burt all of Lincoln.
Many of her Columbus friends are planning to drive to Lincoln Saturday to attend the funeral services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 3, 1931
LUND--FUNERAL OF MRS. C.L. LUND TO BE HELD AT FAMILY HOME TUESDAY
Services Will Be Conducted by Rev. Walter H. Riley at the Residence, 2915 13th Street, at 2 p.m.
The funeral of Mrs. C.L. Lund, whose death occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, will be held from the family home, 2915 Thirteenth street at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Walter H. Riley, pastor of the Federated church, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery beside the body of her husband, former prominent Columbus business man, whose death occurred Jan. 26.
Mrs. Lund's death was due to chronic arthritis from which she had suffered the last 11 years. Though she had consulted many specialists throughout the country, and had made a trip to California two years ago for treatment, it had been impossible to check the gradual progress of the disease and during the last two years she had been unable to walk, spending her days in a wheel-chair. She was bedfast the last four months. Throughout the long period of her affliction, she never complained. Her life-interest centered in her home and family, and always she preserved a spirit of good-cheer and optimism, giving thought, not to her own condition, but to the interests of those near and dear to her. As Hildeborg Person, she was born in Vegeholm, Strovelstrop, Sweden, Oct. 3, 1876. When she was 16 years of age, she came to America with her brother and sister, locating in New York city where she found employment and resided for seven years. In 1889 while making a visit to the homeland where her parents still resided she met her childhood playmate, C.L. Lund, who was also visiting at his childhood home there, and after they had returned to this country they were married in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 21, 1900. They came to Columbus immediately after their marriage, and Mr. Lund, in partnership with C.C. Hardy, bought the planing mill from Adolph Frese. Mr. Lund later bought Mr. Hardy's interests, and in the years that ensued developed the business into one of the largest and most successful institutions of the kind in the state. Upon coming to Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Lund established their home at 2915 Thirteenth street, which is still the family residence.
Mrs. Lund was baptized in the Swedish Lutheran faith in her girlhood, but there being no church of that denomination here, she attended the Federated church, when the condition of her health permitted, and was a member of the Federated Ladies' Aid society.
Mrs. Lund is survived by seven sons and two daughters--Mrs. E.R. Blaser, Robert, William C., Carl V. John H., Theodore R., Ruth Esther, Albert O., and Ralph D. Lund, all residing in Columbus. One son, Gustave, died in infancy. She leaves also one brother, F.H. Person, residing in Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 24, 1931
BAKER--Former Columbus Man Dies – William Lowe Baker, 50, well known resident of Columbus prior to 15 years ago, passed away early yesterday morning in a Kansas City hospital, where he was taken following an accident about a week ago. Two years or more ago, he suffered a stroke of apoplexy which left him in greatly impaired health. Though he recovered temporarily to some extent, his mind gradually became affected and during the last few months he was confined to his bed. He made his home with his sister, Mrs. Ethel Baker Karman, and his son, Frank Baker, in Kansas City. One night about a week ago, when other members of the household were asleep, he arose, dressed and wandered away from the house. The next morning he was found lying in one of the street car barns in a dazed condition and with a severe laceration of the scalp. A physician was summoned and he was taken to a hospital, where it was found that he had a concussion of the brain. He did not rally enough to give rational account of the accident but told the doctor that he had fallen over a rail. Mr. Baker was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Baker, who were prominent pioneer residents of Columbus. He was born in Columbus in 1881 and resided here most of the time until about 15 years ago. About 25 years ago he was married to an Omaha girl and to them was born one son, Frank, who survives him. Some years later, he was divorced and remarried. He and his second wife later separated. For many years Mr. Baker traveled for the Goodyear Tire company. During his residence here he was popular and socially prominent. He was a member of the Columbus lodge of Elks. Besides his son, he is survived by sister, Mrs. Ethel Baker Karman of Kansas City, and two brothers, Fred Baker of Hooper and Oscar Baker of Topeka, Kan. The funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. today in Kansas City and burial was to be made there, according to word received by friends here.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 7, 1931
KULA--Mrs. Anna Kula Dies--In failing health the last year, Mrs. Anna Kula, 50, passed away at her home at 3103 Eighth street at 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Death was due to cancer of the liver, and because of her weakened condition and lack of vitality, she was rendered bedfast about two months ago. As Anna Nickoliczak, she was born July 25, 1881, on a farm four miles west of Columbus. During her early childhood the family moved to Ewing, Neb., where they resided for 12 years, and then returned to Columbus to live. Here on Febr. 14, 1897, she was united in marriage to Charles Kula, who survives her. Since that time she has made her home here. A few years ago, when her health permitted, Mrs. Kula was active in the St. Anne's society of St. Bonaventure's church, and served as president of the society for one term. She has always been a devout member of the Catholic faith. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Fred Haun; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Kusek, of Spalding, and Mrs. Louis Tryba, of Duncan; one brother, Henry Nickoliczak, of Greeley Center,; three half brothers, Michael Haun, of San Francisco, Henry Haun, of Harrisburg, and Joseph Haun, of Spalding, and two half sisters, Mrs. Anna Schmeits, of Spalding and Mrs. Ida Zuroske of Richmond, Ill. There were no children. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Bonaventure's church, with Rev. Fr. Salvator, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 8, 1931
LOSHBAUGH--DEATH COMES TO MRS. SARAH LOSHBAUGH, 84, PIONEER OF COLUMBUS
Took Active Interest in Church Work Throughout Her 58 Years of Residence Here
Sricken with heart trouble and complications incident to her advanced age, Mrs. Sarah Loshbaugh, 84, well known pioneer woman of Columbus, widow of the late Perry Loshbaugh, passed away at her home, 1968 Twenty-sixth avenue, at 4:35 a.m. today.
She had been ill the last three months and had been bedfast for several weeks.
As Sarah Shank she was born in Shanksville, Pa., Mar. 16, 1847, where she grew to womanhood, and where she was married to John
[picture of Mrs. Sarah Loshbaugh]
Finecy in May, 1865. One daughter and one son were born to them--Mrs. T.J. Knisely, now residing in Omaha, and Charles Finecy, of Columbus.
After the death of Mr. Finecy, who passed away in Pennsylvania in August, 1872, she came with her family and parents to Nebraska in 1873, locating in Columbus.
Here on Nov. 11, 1875, she was married to Perry Loshbaugh. Their wedding was solemnized in the parlor of the Clother hotel on a day of historic significance in the annals of the community, for it was the day when the Pawnee Indians were being moved through Columbus from their reservation at Genoa to their new homes in Oklahoma. Many of the Indians, eager to see a white man's wedding, crowded about the building outside and peered through the windows to watch the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Loshbaugh made their home in Columbus throughout the years that ensued, Mr. Loshbaugh being employed in a number of the leading mercantile establishments of the city. One daughter and one son were born to them--Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck and George Loshbaugh.
On Nov. 11, 1925, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, surrounded by their children and grandchildren and many of their friends. Mr. Loshbaugh passed away on Apr. 13, 1928.
Mrs. Loshbaugh was a devout member of the Methodist church and throughout all her 58 years of residence in Columbus, except when failing health prevented, she took a very active interest in church work. A woman of kindly, cheerful disposition, always ready to render unselfish service to others, "Grandma" Loshbaugh was held in highest esteem by all who knew her.
Her four sons and daughters were all at her bedside when death came.
Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church at 2:30 p.m Thursday, following a prayer service at the home at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 14, 1931
DUCEY--Mrs. J. Ducey, 95, Oldest Resident of Lindsay, Dies--Had Lived in Platte County Nearly 60 years; Funeral Services Tomorrow
Lindsay 9-14 (Special to The Telegram)--Mrs. James Ducey, 95, pioneer
Platte county woman, and a resident of this vicinity nearly 60 years, died
yesterday at 4:20 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dave McAuliffe,
following a week's illness. Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Ducey is believed to have been the oldest woman in the county.
As Joanne Dougherty, she was born in Kerry county, Ireland on October 30, 1836. With her parents she migrated to Lindsay, Canada at the age of 3 years. In 1856 she was married to James Ducey in Lindsay, Canada and in
1873 they came to Nebraska and located on a farm near Lindsay.
That was before the village was founded. Twenty-nine years ago they retired and moved into town to make their home. Mr. Ducey, who was one of the men who signed the petition for incorporation of Lindsay as a village
in 1888, died 24 years ago.
Ten children were born to them--five of whom survive, four daughters, Mrs. Agnes Gable, Mrs. Mable Sullivan, Mrs. Elizabeth Short of Omaha and Mrs. David McAuliffe of Lindsay, and one son, James of Lewiston, Montana.
There are 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
"Grandma" Ducey was a prominent figure in Lindsay and was held in highest esteem by the whole countryside. Many were the unselfish services
she rendered to those about her and one of the chief delights in life was
visiting with her many friends. She was a devout member of the Catholic
church and was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the
Christian Mother's society.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family church
with Rev. Fr. Zablolnick, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the parish
cemetery. The bearers will be Wm. Thomazin, John McPhillips, Albert
Carlson, H. B. Miller, L. G. Winkler, and Wm. McAuliffe. Honorary bearers
will be Mrs. Herman Behrens, Mrs. John Raush, Mrs. Sarah Rotherham, Mrs.
Sam Connelly, sr., Mrs. Ed Connelly, sr., and Mrs John Frischauf.
Monroe Looking Glass, October 8, 1931
DACK--John E Dack, 90 years of age, resident of Platte county for 58 years, passed away at the Williams hospital, in Genoa last Wednesday, September 30, 1931. Death was due to uremic poisoning and terminated a brief illness. Mr. Dack is survived by two children, Mrs. Sarah J. Terry of Monroe, and Edward R. Dack of Long Beach, California, two brothers, Thomas Dack of Los Angeles and Fred Dack of Galva, Ill., 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren. Mr. Dack, the son of Illnois pioneers, was born in Saxon, Stark county, Illinois, Nov. 29, 1840, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Jane Wiley of Kewanee, Ill., at Toulon, Ill., Dec. 24, 1862. They made their home on his farm until the spring of 1873 when he brought his family, consisting of Mrs. Dack, their two daughters, Mrs. Terry and the late Mrs. C. W. Hollingshead, to Platte county, where he homesteaded in the Okay neighborhood. There their son, Edward, was later born. Mr. Dack became an extensive land holder in that locality. He also took an active part in the affairs of the community and was moderator of the first school board, a position he held until he retired from farming in 1894, and came to Monroe, where he made his residence until his death, although he had spent the last 17 winters in California. He united with the Okay Methodist Church, and served as treasurer of Monroe township for several terms. From early manhood Mr. Dack was keenly interested in politics. As a youth he was a member of a mounted escort of 100 young men who went to meet Abraham Lincoln and bring him to Galva where he delivered a speech while running for the national congress. He was active in the republican party until the incipiency of the farmers' movement, known as the farmers' alliance, following it into the populist party and later years cast his ballet with the democratic. Above all, Mr. Dack was a home man, interested in his chidren down to the third generation, greatly devoted to his wife with whom he lived happily for nearly 63 years as she preceeded him in death six years ago in November. He then divided his time at the homes of his children. In early years in Nebraska, Mr. Dack made Genoa and Columbus his trading centers, as well as Oconee which grew to a considerable place. With other farmers he became desirous of a nearer shipping point and was appointed with the late John Gleason as a committee to petition the Union Pacific railroad to build a spur for a station at what is now Monroe. By special permit of Superintendent Kimball, they were issued the first tickets to Monroe and the train stopped for the first time for their convenience at what is a long established station. Many cooperative ventures helped to get the town going and he was prominent in them all, buying the first residence lot opened in the town where he built his beautiful cottage in 1894. After coming to Monroe he and his son-in-law, C.W. Hollingshead, engaged in the cattle business, buying and selling stock as well as feeding for many years. He also engaged in the mercantile business with his son for a time. He was a charter member of the Platte County Pioneers' association and was an honored guest at the 75th Jubilee celebration dinner in the Mid-Nebraska exposition just closed, being the oldest. The pall bearers were: James Gillan, Charles Terry, B. J. Baker, Fred Harris, Clarence Terry and Thomas Harris., all nephews of Mr. Dack. Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Dack of Long Beach, California, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Terry of Havens, Mr. and Mrs. Corrie H. Hollingshead and daugher Joyce, of Pawnee City, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stillinger and son, Frederick, of Oakland, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Sallach and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Ladd of Albion, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harris and daughter of Boone, Clarence Sheldon, G. W. Phillips, Paul Gertsch, Ben Fellers, Hon. Richard Regan, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams, Mrs. Jon Gibbon, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zinnecker, County Assessor and Mrs. George Weber, Miss Anna Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Olson and Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Smith all of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. August Sigea and son, Glen, of Fullerton, Mrs. Ida and Mrs. Tillie Watts, Nels Nelson and Miss Mae Becklam of Genoa. The News joins the many friends in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 12, 1931
BOSTROM--DR. G.A. BOSTHOM OF THEDFORD, IS KILLED ON HIGHWAY - Struck by Hit and Run Driver While Changing a Tire - WAS VETERINARIAN FOR GOVERNMENT
Dr. G. A. Bostrom of Thedford, a federal veterinarian, was fatally injured when he was struck by a passing auto while he was in the act of changing a tire on his car on the Lincoln highway about six miles east of Columbus shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday. He died a short time later without regaining consciousness. The accident occurred about 100 yards east of the Platte-Colfax county line.
Dr. Bostrom, who was enroute home from Council Bluffs, where he had taken his wife to a hospital, received a broken neck and internal injuries, according to the physician who examined his body at St. Mary's hospital where other motorists had taken him for medical attention.
Frank Chilelly and Charles Kaspar, jr., of Schuyler, who arrived at the scene a few moments after the accident, took Dr. Bostrom to the hospital. Herman Otte, of Richland, and J.L. Rich, of Columbus, were other motorists who helped place the injured man in their car.
According to witnesses, the driver of the death car, which was going westward at a high speed continued on its way without stopping, and the only description that could be given of it was that it was a dark colored car, either mud bespattered or covered with dust.
Deputy Sheriff Staroscik and Police Officer Smagacz drove to the scene of the accident as soon as they received report of it in the city, but could not get a sufficient description of the death car on which to predicate a search of it.
About 15 minutes before the fatal accident, a car belonging to J. J. Howell, of Creston, Ia., former Columbus hotel man, plunged into the ditch near where Dr. Bostrom’s car was standing, after the driver had swerved sharply to the other side of the highway and thus avoided hitting either Bostrom or his car. None of the occupants of the Howell car, it is said, received more than minor injuries and they were taken to Columbus by passing autoist before the second accident occurred.
Herman Otte, of Richland, who with his wife and young daughter, were apparently the only witnesses of both accidents, estimates that about 15 or possibly 20 minutes elapsed between the two accidents. The Otte family was returning home from Omaha and saw Bostrom working on his car as he passed him. A moment later, according to Otte the Howell car came from the east and swerved to the left to avoid the Bostrom car and then, as the driver pulled back to the north side of the road, the machine plunged into the ditch. Otte drove to the next intersection on the highway, nearly a mile distant, and then returned to the scene of the accident. After inspecting the car in the ditch and talking to Bostrom for a few minutes, Otte returned to his own car, parked off of the paving several yards behind Bostrom’s. As he was preparing to leave, he saw the other car coming from the east at a high rate of speed and waited for it to pass. The speeding car scraped the fender of the Bostrom machine and apparently struck Bostrom as he was stooping to put the lugs on the rear wheel on the left of his car.
According to Otte, the Bostrom car did not have its lights on when he and the Howell car passed it, but did have when he returned after driving to the next corner to turn around. The Bostrom car was standing entirely on the paving, Otte said, directly in the line of traffic.
The body is at the McKown Funeral home. Mrs. Bostrom arrived in the city from Council Bluffs this afternoon and is a guest at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Curl, friends of the Bostroms. Funeral arrangements are being delayed pending the arrival of Dr. Bostom’s sisters from Minden and Bridgeport.
Dr. Bostrom is also survived by one son, Harris, 18. The family moved last week from Broken Bow to Thedford. Dr. Bostrom was a member of the Masonic lodge and of the American Legion.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 26, 1931
KUMMER--J.G. KUMMER, GRUETLI PIONEER, PASSES AWAY AT FAMILY HOME HERE - Was Successful Farmer and Resident of County More Than 60 Years; Funeral Tomorrow
Following an illness of several months' duration, John G. Kummer, 81, resident of Platte county for more than 60 years and for many years a prominent farmer in the Gruetli neighborhood in Loup township, passed away at his home, 1060 Twenty-first avenue, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Death was due to uremia. Mr. Kummer had been in failing health since early spring, but was able to be up and about the house and lawn daily until four weeks ago when he beame bedfast.
He was born on Sept. 14, 1850, in Canton Berne, Switzerland, one of a family of six children. When he was 18 years old, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kummer, decided to migrate with their family to America to make their home. Upon arrival on the eastern coast, they came directly to Columbus, and then went to the Gruetli neighborhood, homesteading a farm seven miles northwest of Duncan. Here he assisted his father with the farming until he attained his majority, when he homesteaded for himself an 80-acre tract of land one mile north of the home place.
Farming alone there, he applied himself diligently to his work and in the course of a few years was on the road to financial independence. On Mar. 29, 1884, he married Miss Marie Egger. In the years that ensued, emulating together the true pioneer spirit of thrift and hard work, they won enviable success and increased their land holdings around the original homestead to 520 acres.
Mr. Kummer was preceded in death by Mrs. Kummer, who passed away on May 10, 1903. For ten years after her death, he remained on the farm and then, in 1913, he turned the mangement of the farm over to his two eldest sons, John, jr., and William Kummer, and retired from active farm life. Since that time he has made his home in Columbus with his two daughters, Misses Pauline and Ida Kummer. Besides the two daughters here and the two sons on the farm, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Chris Boss, of Silver Creek; one son, Arthur Kummer of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Rosetta Schneider, of Columbus, and nine grandchildren.
Throughout the years he spent upon the farm in the Gruetli neighborhood, Mr. Kummer took an active part in the development and civic life in the community. He served as assessor in Loup township for more than 20 years and was treasurer of the school board in his home district for a number of years. Always a man of high ideals and sterling honesty, he was respected and held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a devout member of the Evangelical church both at Gruetli and later, in Columbus.
Following a brief prayer service at the family home at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, the funeral services will be held at the Evangelical Protestant church here at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Rev. J.H. Steger, the pastor officiating. The funeral cortege will then proceed to the Gruetli cemetery where burial will be made. The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral home this evening and at the church tomorrow from 9 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 28, 1931
BEIERLE--Dies in Kearney – Mrs. Vern Beierle, 29, passed away at 11 p.m. yesterday at Kearney at the state tubercular hospital, where she had been under medical treatment for the last eight months. Prior to entering the hospital, Mrs. Beierle had been in failing health for about four months. As Miss Mabel Heuer she was born on Mar. 12, 1902 at Leigh, Nebr., where she spent the early years of her life. When a young woman, she went to David City to make her home and there on June 1 1919, she was united in marriage to Vern Beierle. About two years ago, Mr. and Mrs Beierle moved here to make their home, Mr. Beierle being in the employee of the Heynen Luber [sic] Co., and have been residing with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beierle, at 2610 Tenth street. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Robert, 10, Dorothy, 8, David, 6, and Donna Dean, 3. She also leaves one brother, John Heuer, of Du Bois, Neb. The body will be brought to Columbus this evening, and will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home, until the time of the funeral tomorrow. Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. tomorrow, with Rev. F.A. Carmony, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 2, 1931
KINCAID--J.N. KINCAID, FORMER MAYOR OF CRESTON, PASSES AWAY TODAY
Creston, Nov. 2 (Special to The Telegram) -- J.N. Kincaid, who was mayor of Creston about 15 years ago, when he was taking active and prominent part in local civic affairs, died about 6 a.m. today in his living quarters in the rear of his produce station, where he had been living alone since the death of Mrs. Kincaid a year ago.
His death was due to heart disease from which he had been suffering for several months, but which had rendered him bedfast only a few days. He was about 63 years of age.
Mr. Kincaid first came to Creston some 20 years ago. He conducted a meat market for a few years, then moved away, and later returned to operate a cream and produce station here.
He was formerly active in the Knights of Pythias lodge here, but had not continued his membership in recent years.
He is survived by a foster-daughter, Mrs. Freemeyer, residing at Battle Creek.
The body was taken to the McKown funeral home at Columbus where it will lie in state, pending completion of arrangements for the funeral.
---Word was received here today from Mrs. Freemeyer that she would arrive in Columbus tomorrow to make arrangements for the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 10, 1931
BORER--FIVE–YEAR-OLD BOY INSTANTLY KILLED IN FARM ACCIDENT - Gerald Borer Meets Death When Clothing is Caught in Corn Elevator
Lindsay, Nov. 10 (Special to The Telegram) Gerald Anthony Borer, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Borer, jr. residing near St. Bernard, 4 ½ miles northeast of Lindsay, was instantly killed shortly before noon yesterday when his clothing became caught on the tumbling rod of a power elevator that was being used to transfer corn from wagons into a corncrib on his father’s farm.
Gerald had ridden up to the elevator on a load of corn. As he jumped off the wagon, he fell on the tumbling rod which was revolving at a high speed. A knuckle on the rod caught his clothes and whirled him over, striking his head on the ground with such force that his head was crushed.
Gerald was born July 3, 1926. He is survived by his parents; four sisters, Rita, Celestine, Jenela and Clare, and three brothers, Victor, Dennis and Roman.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernard Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Raymond the pastor, officiating. The body will be borne to sepulture in the parish cemetery by four cousins, Jerome and Ivan Otten, Ralph and Morris Borer.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 17, 1931
BAUMWART--B.M. Baumwart Dies – Following a lingering illness of more than six weeks’ duration, B.M. Baumwart, 70, resident of Columbus for the last 17 years, passed away at his home at 1471 Twenty-second avenue at 8 a.m. today. About four weeks ago Mr. Baumwart was removed from his home to St. Mary’s hospital for medical treatment. When he realized that he could not recover from his illness, he requested that he be removed to his home, where he spent the last 10 days of his life. Burlin Millard Baumwart was born Mar. 25 1861 on a farm near Ossian in Wineshiek county, Iowa, the son of Henry and Amanda J. Baumwart. He received his early schooling in the county schools and then attended the John Breckenridge school in Decorah, Ia., after which he took a teacher’s course at the Iowa State Normal school. He engaged in the teaching profession in Iowa and North Dakota. Following that he conducted a photograph studio in West Union, IA, 11 years. He then entered the employ of the Omaha Bee-N__ where he was employed for 30 years as solicitor and traveling coll___. On Mar. 15, 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie M. V____ at Nashua, Ia., who preceded him in death on Mar. 13, 1893. To this union was born one son, B___ Ward Baumwart, now of Up__ Cal. On Oct 4, 1914, Mr. Baumwart was married to Mrs. Ida B__ of Columbus, at Grace Episcopal church and since that time he has resided here, having retired from active business life. To them was born one daughter, Miss Gladys Marie Baumwart. During the ___ that he resided in Iowa, he was an active and devout member of the Methodist church and took an active part in Epworth league ____. Since residing in Columbus, he attended the Episcopal church. Besides Mrs. Baumwart and his son and daughter, he is survived by a brother, Grant Baumwart of Ia (?), a half-brother, Everett ?. of Tipton, Ia., who will be here for the funeral, and three stepchildren Mrs. Perry Clark, Charles and Herman Ballou, all of San Francisco Cal. Definite funeral arrangements will not be com___ until the arrival of his son B. Baumwart from California.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 21, 1931
LUEKE--Schuyler Woman Dies Here - Following a six-months' illness Mrs. William Lueke, 66, of Schuyler passed away at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Emil H. Lueke, 2403 Ninth street, where she had been for the last three months. Death was due to cancer. Mrs. Lueke had been in failing health for the last several months and was bedfast ten weeks prior to her death. As Emma Grotelueschen, she was born on Apr. 21, 1865, in Mayville, Wis., where she lived until she was three years of age, when she moved with her parents to Nebraska, and settled on Shell creek, on a farm northeast of the city. Here she grew to womanhood, and on June 24, 1884, she was [remainder not copied]
The Monroe News, November 26, 1931
EVENS--John W.S. Evens was born in Westboro, Missouri, and was seventy-four years of age at the time of his death. He came to Nebraska in 1889 where he settled near Cornlea. He also resided near Postville for several years after which he moved to Monroe where he resided until his death. He was married when a young man to Emma Craig who preceded him in death some ten years ago. At a tender age he became a member of the church of the Disciples of Christ. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph L. Evens, of Portland, Ore., and Daniel Evens of McGrath, Minnesota. He was taken seriously ill on the 18th of November at which time he was taken to St Marys Hospital in Columbus where he died on November 19, 1931, at 12:40 A.M. Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon from the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus, Dr. C. A. Stewart, of Monroe, having charge. Burial was made in Creston by the side of his mother. The pallbearers were: F.B. Kelley, Chas. Nunnally, Cleve Farmer, B.P. Olson, Ernest Hurner and Jas. Farrar.
The Monroe News, December 31, 1931
HOARE--Alfred Earnest Hoare was born at Wattsville May 25, 1878, and died at Monroe, Dec. 24, 1931, at the age of 53 years, 6 months and 29 days. Most of his life was spent in Platte County. His early education was received in the Wattsville and Genoa public schools, and he later attended Fremont Normal. For several years he taught school in Platte County. On April 26, 1905, he was united in marriage with Georgiana Lamb who, together with two daughters and three sons, survive, him, namely: Bernice Maureen of Lincoln, Marion Pearl, Alfred Earnest, Keith George and Alvin Jerome at home, three brothers, Louis H. of Platte Center, Thomas S. of Seneca, Missouri, and Edwin H. of Norfolk, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank L. Lewis of Lubbock, Texas, and Mrs. Frank J Potter of Monroe. Mr. Hoare took an active part in civic affairs. He served as State Representative from Platte and Nance Counties in the Session of 1905 and 1906 and was a member of the Republican County Central Committee for a number of years. For many years he served as Secetary of the Board of Education of the Monroe Public Schools. He was a member of the Monroe Union Church and for a number of years he served as a member of the Board of Elders. At the time of his death, he was manager of the Monroe Farmers' Association and was serving as Vice-President of the Nebraska Farmers Elevator Managers Association, and was a member of the Modern Woodman and Oddfellows' Lodges. Mr. Hoare was universally loved and respected by those who knew him, and besides his immediate family and relatives, leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, 1:30 at the home and 2:00 o'clock at the Monroe Union Church. Rev. H.A. Hagemeier of Cozad, was in charge. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery at Okay, members of the Columbus I.O.O.F. of which he was a member, assisting in the burial.
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